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Steve Wynn is probably the biggest name in modern gaming.  He’s definitely one of the biggest in gaming history.  Like Walt Disney before him, Steve Wynn saw the way things were and dreamed of how they could be better, then brought them to life.  He’s a visionary with a gift for promotion, a legacy of world renowned landmarks and a charm that can make him instantly likable.  This is the story of an icon.

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While no version of the show was actually good it’s kitsch is what made it alluring.  In a misguided attempt to sex up that concept, the Sirens of TI publicly aborted a few times a night for a decade.  Today, Phil Ruffin has created something of a knickknack display of Treasure Island past with it’s stationary ships and apartment complex water fountains.  It’s unclear if this is a result of lowered expectations but all things considered, it’s a reasonable tribute to Vegas past. Kind of like a Neon Museum on the strip for faux ships.  We had dueling photos to choose from representing this tribute and we went with @Hollywood31’s daytime version.

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According to Las Vegas Weekly, in its 5 years in the market, the annual 3-day concert festival Electric Daisy Carnival has generated an estimated $1.3 billion dollars into the Las Vegas economy including $145.4 million in accommodations, $188.9 million in food and beverage, $93.6 in transportation and $78.9 in gaming revenue. (lasvegasweekly.com)

Twitpic of the week

While it’s true I have a well-documented dislike of Phil Ruffin and some of the things he has done to Treasure Island since taking it over, one thing that will never change is what part that property played in the evolution of my affection for Las Vegas.  This picture, shared by @TIVegas, documents the view that changed everything for me.  This view struck the match that would become the bonfire of love I have for Las Vegas, eventually evolving into the creation of this show.  No matter what becomes of her, she will always have a special place in my heart.

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